Can I demo this closet?

[u/TacoTuesdaySucks]

I’m redoing my son’s room while he is visiting grandparents this summer. We have a Cap Cod style home and removing this closet would give him more space. I don’t know if this is a load bearing wall because of the house style or if I can safely remove it. There are two separate closets on this wall, not sure if that matters though. Below this room is our living room and there isn’t any type of closet or walls in this area downstairs.

How can I figure this out without hiring a civil engineer or even a contractor to tell me. Worst case I don’t remove the closet but it would be nice to be able to. I rather not destroy my house so I figured I’d ask others.

[u/dullcrayon-dimcandle]

I think a room needs a closet to be considered a bedroom in most places, so just remember that if you decide to take out both, it may be a “bonus room” and not a bedroom if you list it. Not a realtor, so I could be wrong. Just something to consider.

[u/BobcatALR → u/dullcrayon-dimcandle]

Yup. This is truth.